There are more men than women weightlifters, and people tend to be prejudiced against female sports categories for weightlifting. Well, this opinion may be shattered pretty soon if the number of female weightlifters increases; in fact, according to statistics women are more committed weightlifters than men. A study has even revealed that one woman in five trains twice per week, which proves a lot. Improved health condition, fitness and beautiful body shape are the direct results of weightlifting workout.

Furthermore, women weightlifters are less exposed to osteoporosis, a bone disease that affects women over 40. In fact you can stay healthier and younger while also preventing the loss of bone mass. Even senior adults practice this kind of training and although the figures are lower, there is an increase in popularity here too. While in the late 90s, the statistical reports for weightlifters over 65 showed 11% for men and 7% for women, but, the numbers have increased to 14% for men and 11% for women in 2004.

Weightlifters prefer gyms over home training; old and young, men and women try to build their bodies in beautiful shapes, lose weight eventually and enjoy a better look. In fact the number of amateur weightlifters is a lot higher than that of professional weightlifters. The conditions are a bit different for Olympic training, and the athletes follow other rules. Nevertheless, the workout basics remain set for all weightlifters, and the safety rules and the needs for good food, rest and hydration work the same way. Both men and women weightlifters should adapt the workout training to the specificity of their bodies.

In fact, home training will never be a match for gym training. There are all the equipment items necessary for weightlifters to perform exercises, and a safer environment for all the techniques. There is professional technical assistance, and one has the constant opportunity of being able to learn from peers. Lots of progress is made because of emulation, when people are stimulated by the better shape and performance of other amateur athletes. Men and women have learned to share their experience as weightlifting and now train side by side.